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60 infant babysitters are listed in Arcata, CA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Arcata, CA
Peyton K.
Arcata, CA
$17-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. With over three years of childcare experience, I bring a blend of patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to my role. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I maintain open communication with...
Peyton can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Leila J.
Arcata, CA
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Leila! I'm 27 years old and a mom to a 2-year-old son. My full time job during the week is a preschool teacher/director at a local daycare so I spend quite a lot of time around kids. I have been working with children for almost 10 years now! I am CPR and First Aid Certified, have my own transportation and am...
Leila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Taylor D.
Arcata, CA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name's Taylor and I love children and am hoping to eventually have a career working with children. I have experience working with children with both intellectual and physical disabilities, and grew up babysitting. I have multiple years of experience caring for children, including babies as young as 2 months old. I am...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Taylor is extremely kind, patient, and professional with our family. We love having her watch our kiddos! They always have a great time, and she follows our schedules to keep our kids' routine in tact. We will definitely hire her again!"
Bri S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe, I'm 23 years old I'm seeking out a regular gig with a family who's looking for a fun, kind, communicative, experienced and flexible babysitter. For the last four years that I've lived in Santa Cruz attending UCSC, and have had a consistent job working for a family watching their now 9-year-old son. Prior...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
For the past 7 years, I have been taking care kids of all age age group from newborn upto 3 years old.
Hello! My names Victoria and I'm a Child Development major at Humboldt. I've been working with children for almost 7 years and I have babysat and nannied for over a dozen families and worked at two day cares throughout my time.
I am also First Aid and CPR certified for Infants, Young Children and Adults and have Child...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I'm the current title holder of "World's Greatest Auntie" with the coffee mug trophy to prove it! I have more than 15 years of childcare experience ranging from newborns to adolescents. I'm an artist and foodie, and love to explore the incredible nature that surrounds us here.
I started working with kids when I was in high...
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Description:
Hi there nice to meet you! My name is maggie and I am searching for a babysitting position here in Arcata, or in the surrounding area. I am a careful, exceptional individual and can alter my schedule to meet your needs. I have taken care of children my entire life, or for over 12 years, and have learned many things...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Marina T.
Arcata, CA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marina, I currently work as a children's behavioral coordinator for a local nonprofit. I have my bachelor's degree psychology from Cal Poly Humboldt and am starting my masters in counseling this fall. I have been babysitting since I was about 10 and have two younger brothers myself. I have worked with newborns to...
Marina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emme. I just transferred to Cal Poly Humboldt in the fall to finish my undergraduate degree. I have 6 years of experience babysitting children 5 months old to 13 years old. For the past year I have been a full time nanny. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, helping parents work from home, and...
Emme can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emme has been an amazing nanny for our little girl. She is very attentive to her needs, plays with her and always keeps us updated throughout the day. We feel very comfortable with her here and our daughter loves spending the day with Emme. "
Care member
My name is Alida and while I hold a full time job in Marketing, I am looking for part time nannying and housekeeping work to save up.
I have nannied since I was 14, worked as a teacher's aide for two years, was a camp director for ages 9-12, and have done housekeeping since I was in college. I hold a degree in Political...
Alida can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Ariana and I am currently a student at Cal Poly Humboldt. I am studying to become a kindergarten teacher!
I have experience caring for all ages, but most of that has been earning through taking care of children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years. I also previously worked as an instructional assistant at...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail A.
Arcata, CA
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Babysitter And Tutor Available On Weekday Nights And Date Nights
I have taken care of individual children from the ages of 3-month-old to 10 years old. I have learned and created several games to help them develop and exercise children's basic motor and identification skills. I have worked with groups of kids of ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, and 14-18-year-old children and teenagers as a dance...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm looking for a nice opportunity to earn extra income to help support my family. I am adventurous, responsible and very patient. I enjoy helping other families and I understand the importance of having your child be in a safe environment. I am a mom, so my child would be with me during babysitting. I have 6+ years of...
Leo can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"What an amazing caregiver. Attentive and fully present with my child. We love her call and caring demeanor and patience. Highly recommended."
Ashley C.
Hailee M.
Arcata, CA
$17-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I have dedicated the last four years of my life to positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. My passion for caregiving stems from my previous babysitting experiences, where I discovered my ability to create a safe and stimulating environment for...
Hailee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chloe K.
Arcata, CA
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I witnessed the positive impact I could have on their lives. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to engage...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Jas. I am a marine biologist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. I love to babysit and pet sit to supplement my hours at CDFW. I have experience in a classroom setting as well as multiple years being a nanny on a long-term basis for several families. I'm also child CPR trained, have reliable kid...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rose N.
Arcata, CA
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello!
I am currently in my third year of college working towards becoming a nurse-midwife. I find lots of joy working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 13, so I have around eight years of experience. I have been consistently babysitting for multiple families for many years and I frequently take new families...
Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Mia P.
Arcata, CA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Mia, I'm 22 years old, and I am looking for local babysitting jobs! I am a CPR certified babysitter with 8 years of experience working with kids ages 0-12. I have extensive experience as a babysitter, camp counsellor, and parks and recreation activity leader. I am comfortable with all pets, especially cats...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Zayah O.
Arcata, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm looking for a nice family to babysit part time for. I have about 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love to take kids on little outdoor adventures, do art projects, or just play and watch their creative minds work!
Zayah can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Arcata, CA
Taylor D.
5.0
Taylor nannied for us on and off for about 6 months (on and off because of our work schedule). Taylor cared for our baby between the ages of 8 months to ~1.5 years. We liked Taylor right away during our interview. Taylor is great with kids, very engaging, and our child loved her. Taylor was always...
- Mckenzie W.
Emme R.
5.0
Emme has been an amazing nanny for our little girl. She is very attentive to her needs, plays with her and always keeps us updated throughout the day. We feel very comfortable with her here and our daughter loves spending the day with Emme.
- Care member
Leo T.
5.0
What an amazing caregiver. Attentive and fully present with my child. We love her call and caring demeanor and patience. Highly recommended.
- Ashley C.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Arcata, CA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Arcata, CA in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Arcata have rates starting at $18.67.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Arcata, CA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 30 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Arcata, CA?
There are 30 infant babysitters near you in Arcata, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Arcata, CA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Arcata, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.